Restaurant Sommelier

Le Colvert; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Colvert in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled Sommelier to manage wine service, cellar operations and guest experiences in a fine-dining, upscale French restaurant. You will curate the wine list, assist guests with pairing, and lead staff in wine service.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar setting, with WSET Level 3 or CMS Level 2, strong knowledge of French wine regions, and comfort with POS and inventory systems. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years as a sommelier or assistant sommelier in a fine-dining or upscale French restaurant.
• WSET Level 3 or Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier (Level 2) minimum.
• In-depth knowledge of French wine regions, especially Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire and the Rhône.
• Solid understanding of Old and New World wines, Champagne, Cognac, Armagnac and digestifs.
• Strong food and wine pairing skills for classic and modern French cuisine.
• Comfortable with POS and inventory systems.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Hong Kong.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Well groomed and punctual, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage cellar operations including stock control, inventory, rotation and storage conditions
• Build and update the wine list and wines by the glass, and price them for margin
• Provide polished, warm guest-facing service including decanting, Coravin, and verbal recommendations
• Perform tableside service and upsell wine offerings gracefully while reading guest preferences
• Train and coach floor staff on wine service
• Work with Hong Kong importers and suppliers
• Manage POS and inventory systems
• Provide food and wine pairing recommendations for classic and modern French cuisine

Skills

Wine service

Cellar operations

Guest service

Decanting

Coravin

Upselling

Staff training

POS systems

Inventory management

Food and wine pairing

Education

WSET Level 3

CMS Level 2

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Sommelier position at Le Colvert, a fine-dining establishment in Hong Kong. The role involves managing wine service, cellar operations, and guest experiences in an upscale French restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities

Manage cellar operations including stock control, inventory, rotation and storage conditions

Build and update the wine list and wines by the glass, and price them for margin

Provide polished, warm guest-facing service including decanting, Coravin, and verbal recommendations

Perform tableside service and upsell wine offerings gracefully while reading guest preferences

Train and coach floor staff on wine service

Work with Hong Kong importers and suppliers

Manage POS and inventory systems

Provide food and wine pairing recommendations for classic and modern French cuisine

About you

At least 2 years as a sommelier or assistant sommelier in a fine-dining or upscale French restaurant

WSET Level 3 or Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier (Level 2) minimum

In-depth knowledge of French wine regions, especially Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire and the Rhône

Solid understanding of Old and New World wines, Champagne, Cognac, Armagnac and digestifs

Strong food and wine pairing skills for classic and modern French cuisine

Comfortable with POS and inventory systems

Must be legally eligible to work in Hong Kong

Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

Well groomed and punctual, able to work under pressure